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Sunny

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 03:19 PM
Hi everybody,
I'll start my MBA in Munich now in January, and I just moved there.
Since it's my first time in Germany, I would be keen to get in contact with other foreign students currently doing or, like me, starting their MBA in Germany to exchange infos.
Sunny
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Irena

Joined: 07 Oct 2006
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Sun Dec 17, 2006 06:38 PM
I plan to do an MBA in Germany, but I'm just in the process of applying, so no experience yet.
But I know Germany quite well, I've been there several times, so I can give you quite a few informations.
Where do you come from?
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Sunny

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Mon Dec 18, 2006 04:41 PM
I am from Malaysia and worked in SIngapur for the past few years. I've been to the States ans Australia, but Germany is quite different still. Somehow "exotic" for me..
Where do you come from? Do you have the same feeling about Germany?
Sunny
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Irena

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Thu Dec 21, 2006 09:08 AM
Hi Sunny,
I'm from Bulgaria, so what you find exotic, probabely is not so much for me... But still, when you feel lost or wonder about something, there are many things I can explain to you!
So what do you think of that Christmas hype?
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Sunny

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Thu Dec 28, 2006 05:40 PM
Hi, the christmas hype... yes, this was a very good question! It's so pittoresque - I regularely think I am in Disney world, but no it's real, it's Munich!
Thank you very much for your offer, Irena. The most difficult for me is the rules of communication between people. I can't figure out why people seem unfriendly sometimes. Or when I meet somebody I don't know, if I should call the person to meet again or not.
Difficult, maybe I can learn this only through experience?

[Edited 28 Dec 2006 by Sunny]
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Irena

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Fri Dec 29, 2006 04:51 PM
Hello Sunny,
It's true that what you experience regarding these rules of human interaction, seeming to different in your cultural setting than in Europe, that are problems I don't share with you. In Balcan countries we are close to Germans in that. I'd say that the unfriendliness f.ex. is much worse where I come from!
Rules of politeness are just very different here from Asia. YOu'll find out through experience, but don't hesistate to post in the board, I think your exyperience is interesting for many others!

[Edited 29 Dec 2006 by Irena]
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Kate_hk

Joined: 05 Sep 2006
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:55 AM
Hello Sunny,
coming from Asia, I was a bit surprised about the direct, honest way of communicating in Germany... But you'll see, once you are used to it, this direct way is a lot less complicated. Our rules of politeness in Asia (which are diverse of course) can make life kind of difficult. I appreciate the clear message in German talks.
Kate
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Sunny

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:08 PM
Hello,
I appreciate your comments... So it is quite normal that I feel a bit awkward sometimes! Good to know that I'm not an exception. I'll keep you posted if something weird happens to me ;)
Sunny
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chili

Joined: 07 Oct 2006
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Tue Jan 23, 2007 03:11 PM
I understand that you were more discussing cultural differences, but maybe you can help me with some info how to find those MBAs in Germany which are worth doing? There are so many, I'm a bit lost...
Thanks! Pablo
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Sunny

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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Wed Jan 24, 2007 09:52 AM
Hi Pablo,
I did a thourough research regarding MBA in Germany. True, it's crazy, there are a lot! Do you have a preference geographically?
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chili

Joined: 07 Oct 2006
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 09:51 AM
Hello, no, I have no preference, sctually it's the first time I consider studying in Germany, and I don't have a precise idea about the differente German regions. Which areas are good? It would be wonderful if you could share!
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a_mukerjee


Joined: 08 Sep 2006
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Fri Jan 26, 2007 08:04 AM
It's for the language that you look for an MBA in Germany if I understand right? You should include Austria and German speaking Switzerland to your options, there are not so many B schools, easy to identify the good ones.
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chili

Joined: 07 Oct 2006
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Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:23 PM
Yes, you are right, since I speak Spanish and some French, I prefer to study in a German speaking country for the additional language skills. As you seem to know quite well, which MBAs would you advise me to check out? Thanks.
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a_mukerjee


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Mon Jan 29, 2007 04:02 PM
Hi there, the problem im Germany is that you have loads of programs, you can here on this site how incredibly long the list of Germany MBAs is. Hardly any of them is ranked internationally, means they can all be medium good or bad... A lot of work to go through them all!
So you don't care if it's Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich? Or Vienna?
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Sunny

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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Tue Jan 30, 2007 08:50 AM
Hello, a report from my personal Munich experience: I can't tell so much because it has only been a month. It's a beautiful city, strong economy, goos job opportunities. You can get get good contacts when studying here.
Cologne is a cozy city, people seem to be very nice! And in Cologne they have one of the few internationally ranked MBAs at "University of Cologne".

[Edited 30 Jan 2007 by Sunny]
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chili

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Wed Jan 31, 2007 03:41 PM
Hi everyone!
Cologne sounds good, nice city + good program.
What about Frakfurt and Berlin, can you advise?
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Irena

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Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:58 PM
In Frankfurt it's difficult, there is just the EMBA of the University, but I guess you are looking for a regular MBA? Weird, this city of banks and business does not offer anything apparently.
As for Berlin: ESCP-EAP is good, and I heard good things about the ESMT, but it's a brand new program, so I don't really know how to judge.
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chili

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Mon Feb 05, 2007 01:05 PM
Thanks. That suprises me very much about Frankfurt!
I heard Hamburg is a good place to be, any comments about MBAs there?
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a_mukerjee


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Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:28 AM
Hi, I don't know abou Hamburg. But here are some more ranked programs, from the BW ranking:
- HHL Leipzig
- Mannheim Business School
- WHU Koblenz
Leipzig should be quite nice, the two other cities are probabely not so exciting. But in the end you go there to study, not to be in an exciting place.. ;)
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Irena

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Thu Feb 08, 2007 03:53 PM
You should have a look at Tias Nimbas as well, it is avery good school and classe are held in some German cities too!
Irena
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chili

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Fri Feb 09, 2007 09:08 AM
I guess Tias Nimbas is the best school of all those mentioned above? But if I understand right, the programs are always only partly taught in Germany, for some weeks, or maybe a few months in a row, but Tias Nimbas doesn't offer any program taking place in Germany only. I'm just wondering concerning language skills, I think a longer stay in Germany is helpful.
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Irena

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Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:19 AM
No, I think you can do an MBA in Bonn, maybe some modules of some weeks are taught in another location, but most of the time you would be in Bonn. But I'm not 100% sure, you should check that info.
Irena
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a_mukerjee


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Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:58 AM
Yes, Tias Nimbas of all German MBAs is first in the international rankings. But I would say ESCP-EAP in berlin is a very good program, you should apply there too.
Attiya.
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chili

Joined: 07 Oct 2006
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 06:23 PM
Thanks a lot girls for all your comments, a great help!
Pablo
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imad

Joined: 19 Feb 2007
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 08:02 AM
hi everybody iam imad from lebanon i just wanna ask for a help.. iam searching for a university in Germany to do MBA will fees less than 1000 dollars per year if you find one pleaze send it to my personal email: imadove_86@hotmail.com
THANKS FOR HELP...BYE
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